Current Time in Karachi
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Asia/Karachi
Timezone Details
| Timezone | PKT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+5:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Karachi |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Population | 14.9 million |
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About Karachi Time Zone (PKT)
Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and economic hub, uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities and a major port on the Arabian Sea.
Key fact: Karachi is 5 hours ahead of UTC — 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 1 hour behind Dubai (GST).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Karachi with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Karachi Time
What time is it in Karachi right now? +
The current time in Karachi, Pakistan is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Karachi is in the PKT timezone (UTC+5:00).
What timezone is Karachi in? +
Karachi is in the PKT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Karachi. The UTC offset is +5:00 (year-round).Does Karachi observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Karachi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Karachi? +
Karachi's UTC offset is UTC+5:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Karachi and London? +
Karachi (PKT) is UTC+5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Karachi is 5 hours ahead of UTC — 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 1 hour behind Dubai (GST).
How do I convert Karachi time to UTC? +
To convert Karachi time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Karachi and the UTC offset is UTC+5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Karachi in? +
Karachi is located in Asia. It is the 14.9 million population city in Pakistan.
What is the IANA timezone name for Karachi? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Karachi is
Asia/Karachi. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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